How can we "accept my words" in our daily walk with Christ? Setting the Scene “Listen, my son, and accept my words, and the years of your life will be many.” (Proverbs 4:10) The invitation is clear: receive God’s wisdom without reservation, and watch Him extend and enrich your life. Why Accepting the Word Matters • Scripture is God-breathed (2 Timothy 3:16-17) • His promises are sure, and He always keeps them (Numbers 23:19) • Obedience proves love for Christ (John 14:23) What “Accept My Words” Involves 1. Hearing with humility 2. Receiving with faith 3. Treasuring with intent to obey 4. Acting with persistence Step 1: Position Your Heart to Hear • Plan unrushed time with the Lord each day • Pray for an attentive spirit (Psalm 119:18) • Silence competing voices—phones, media, and hurried schedules Step 2: Soak in Scripture Daily • Read broadly: entire books to grasp context • Read deeply: linger over key verses • Listen to audio Bibles while commuting or exercising • Remember: “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4) Step 3: Store the Word Deep Inside • Memorize passages (Psalm 119:11) • Journal insights and applications • Meditate “day and night” (Joshua 1:8) Step 4: Submit to the Authority of the Word • Let Scripture override feelings, trends, and opinions • Keep a teachable spirit—“Listen to counsel and accept discipline.” (Proverbs 19:20) • Confess and turn from sin quickly when the Word exposes it Step 5: Step Out in Obedience • “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” (James 1:22) • Apply truths immediately—serve, forgive, give, testify • Expect God’s enabling grace as you obey Step 6: Surround Yourself with Wisdom • Share insights in fellowship—“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another.” (Colossians 3:16) • Choose mentors who value Scripture • Join a Bible-saturated church community Step 7: Guard the Gains • Rehearse verses during daily routines • Replace lies with truth at the first sign of doubt • Pray Scripture back to God, reinforcing faith Living the Promise Accepting His words is not a one-time event but a lifestyle. As you consistently hear, receive, treasure, and obey, you align with the Author of life—and He fulfills His promise: “the years of your life will be many.” |
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